10 Really Tasty Recipes for Your Sweet Tooth Survival Guide

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Forget boring desserts—this lineup is here to shake up your sweet tooth in the best way possible. We’re talking Fruity Pebbles Cookies that taste like nostalgia in every bite, Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins that make breakfast feel like a cheat day, and Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream that are basically a love letter to your taste buds. Craving something rich? This Cheesecake Recipe has your back. Need a citrusy kick? Easy Lemon Cookies and Lemon Ricotta Cake are here to brighten your day. And if you think Chocolate Rice Krispies are just for kids, wait until you see what we’ve got in store. Grab your whisk—it’s about to get deliciously messy!

Fruity Pebbles Cookies

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Hand holding a Fruity Pebbles cookie.
Photo credit: Sugar Spun Run

These Fruity Pebbles cookies are a fun and colorful treat that are sure to bring a smile to your face. With a delicious cereal milk glaze, these cookies have a gourmet, bakery-style look that makes them perfect for sharing. Get ready to enjoy a fruity and delightful cookie experience!
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Easter Cupcakes (Coconut & Chocolate)

chocolate cupcakes with coconut frosting and egg candies arranged on pink cake stand.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These Easter cupcakes combine the flavors of chocolate and coconut for a delicious spring treat! Moist chocolate cupcakes are filled with a rich chocolate ganache and topped with tangy coconut cream cheese frosting and festive Easter egg candies. These are sure to be a hit at your Easter celebration!
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Coconut Flour Muffins

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These coconut flour muffins are a delightful treat that fits into gluten-free, keto, and paleo diets. They’re incredibly soft and fluffy, use simple ingredients, and bake in just 15 minutes, making them perfect for a quick and healthy dessert.
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Cheesecake Recipe

Slice of cheesecake on a white dessert plate sitting over a turquoise cloth. Cheesecake is decorated with whipped cream, raspberries and mint.
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This classic cheesecake recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion but especially festive for Christmas! With its rich and creamy texture, it’s a dessert that’s sure to impress.
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Lemon Ricotta Cake

Lemon Ricotta Cake
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Welcome spring with this irresistible Lemon Ricotta Cake! This Italian-inspired, made-from-scratch cake is incredibly moist and rich thanks to the ricotta cheese, while lemon zest adds a delightful zing. Top with fresh strawberries and cream for an unforgettable dessert.
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Chocolate Rice Krispies

chocolate rice krispie treats.
Photo credit: The Big Man’s World

These Chocolate Rice Krispies are a simple, no-bake dessert that only requires 3 ingredients! Made with chocolate rice krispies cereal, almond butter, and maple syrup, this treat is both gluten-free and delicious. This recipe is a healthier take on the classic dessert, without butter or marshmallows!
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Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins

stack of strawberry cheesecake muffins on a blue plate
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and have a delightful streusel topping. The creamy cheesecake filling takes these muffins to the next level, making them perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day. Enjoy these bakery-worthy muffins that are sure to impress!
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Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Bars

Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Bars #minimalistbaker
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These Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Bars are a delicious twist on the classic oatmeal raisin cookie, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Made in one bowl and perfect for any season, these bars are a simple and satisfying treat. They’re also nut-free, oil-free, and vegetarian-friendly!
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Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream

A vanilla cupcake with swirled buttercream frosting.
Photo credit: Gimme Some Oven

These Vanilla Almond Cupcakes by Gimme Some Oven are the perfect balance of sweet and salty! The almond-infused cupcakes are topped with a luscious, salted caramel buttercream, making them an irresistible treat. This recipe is sure to impress!
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Easy Lemon Cookies

Presenting a delicious Easy Lemon Cookies
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If you love lemon, you’ll adore these Easy Lemon Cookies! This recipe uses a lemon cake mix to make these cookies extra simple to prepare. Enjoy the sweet and tart flavors in every bite, perfect for any occasion.
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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